vale9001 Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 For my experience it can happen during conversations with friends, parents or co wokers to hear something good but sometimes something bad about americans, italians, british, indians, chineses and everyone... I never heard anything bad in particulary about Japaneses...seems like everything from the food, their work ethic, respect for what is public (streets, parks), their international policies, their respect for the green cause, their hospitality and courtesy with foreign people..no one ever say something bad about them. What is your experience? Do you agree?.
Navy4Life Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 I mean every Japanese person I’ve ever met has been an absolute sweetheart and Japan is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to so no lies.
illia Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Yes but their past history was quite... messy to say the least
Donquizote Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Loving every Japanese I've met in real life. They are very polite and well mannered as well.
Kayseri Mantisi Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Blade Runner said: Probably, yes. Along with Kiwis. Kiwi example: Lorde
playboi Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Yes they're kinda amazing people to work with And they gave us Ayumi, Utada and Namie
Harrier Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Among white westerners I would say yes, Japanese people have a flawless reputation. However Japan is hated by the entirety of Asia due to their actions during WW2 and their government's refusal to take proper responsibility. So there is no way they are the most respected in the world, 0% chance 4
MotoPapi Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 2 hours ago, vale9001 said: I never heard anything bad in particulary about Japaneses...seems like everything from the food, their work ethic, respect for what is public (streets, parks), their international policies, their respect for the green cause, their hospitality and courtesy with foreign people..no one ever say something bad about them. What is your experience? Do you agree?. They were colonizers and allied to the Nazis. The US literally had to drop two bombs to end the war. I think white/westerners romanticize Japan because of its incredible contribution to pop culture (anime, Nintendo, Mario etc) a lot of white supremacists in the west also like them because they’re pretty much a homogeneous society with very little diversity which is their wet dream. That’s mostly due to politics and cultural things tho, when it comes to the people itself they’re very lovely, have amazing style and I adore their architecture and of course as a cat lover myself, I love that they love cats so much. 2
cockatoo Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 As a country/society? Idk they definitely have a reputation for being quite neat and tidy, but also fairly insular and reclusive. There's definitely some more negative stereotypes I've come across though (especially their gender roles and the expectations of women in Japanese society). I've also heard some horror stories about the expectations of workers, such as train drivers being yelled at by management for being a couple of minutes late. Japanese people in general though? All the ones I've met here have been really nice and friendly.
charot Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Harrier said: Among white westerners I would say yes, Japanese people have a flawless reputation. However Japan is hated by the entirety of Asia due to their actions during WW2 and their government's refusal to take proper responsibility. So there is no way they are the most respected in the world, 0% chance Not really, idk about the rest of Asia but Philippines does love Japan. China is currently the enemy of entire Asia due to territorial disputes. Edited May 25, 2023 by charot
LadyDiana Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 They are clean, quiet and respectful, so yes I say they are
Tropez Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 They do not. For example ask the Chinese. They have tense relations due to the horrible treatment by the Japanese. Who tortured, raped, and brutally murdered millions of Chinese.
Genius1111 Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Japan is not exactly very expat-friendly, even if you're a white person with a decent amount of money (and it's probably a lot worse if you have a darker skin tone and not in a white-collar job). Some long-term residents complain that they have never been fully accepted into Japanese society, even after mastering the language and living there for many years. In terms of doing business, they probably may not have best reputation either. Also, if most things are efficient and people are very kind and respectful, it means that, behind the scenes, people have to work really hard to ensure that everything runs smoothly and they may have to put on a fake front to whomever they meet. __________ Anyway, after that long rant, I've only met 1 Japanese teacher whom I dislike, and every other Japanese person (regardless of their profession) has been terrific. Their cuisine is great too.
Eternal220 Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Harrier said: Among white westerners I would say yes, Japanese people have a flawless reputation. However Japan is hated by the entirety of Asia due to their actions during WW2 and their government's refusal to take proper responsibility. So there is no way they are the most respected in the world, 0% chance Its quite an exaggeration to say they’re hated by all of Asia. PRC’s government stance towards Japan is relatively hostile but their people love going to Japan for a holiday. source: Japan and Korea were the most favoured pair of destinations, with 48 per cent and 43 per cent of respondents respectively wanting to visit https://amp.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3212523/chinese-tourists-find-overseas-travel-options-are-more-expensive-and-less-abundant-post-covid Edited May 25, 2023 by Eternal220
satellites.™ Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Lol, humans and humans and ALL of them are capable and have SHOWN both good and bad behavior. 2
halcyonday Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 I lived there so I have my own opinion. I wouldn't say that Japanese are the sweetest. They can be very fake in how they take the entire way around just to decline. Some nations just do it straight up while Japanese will pretend to be fine with something and just waste your time just not to come out as rude in your eyes. Also, warning: Japanese men don't wash their hands after using toilet. They just zoom out of the public toilets like they're on fire. So much for the cleaniest nation. However I have to admit when it comes to customer service they are incredible and will make sure you are satisfied.
modeblock Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 3 hours ago, satellites.™ said: Lol, humans and humans and ALL of them are capable and have SHOWN both good and bad behavior.
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